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At College Recruiter, we’ve seen a huge shift over the past couple of years by large accounting and consulting firms, Fortune 1,000 companies, and federal government agencies to hiring students and recent graduates based more upon their soft than hard skills.

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What Is an Actuary?

In your search for a major or career path, you may have come across the actuary field and wondered, what is an actuary and what do they do?

Actuaries help companies identify and manage risks to their business. And while …

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Best entry-level jobs for finance majors

Having a degree in finance can take you in many different directions, each rewarding and fulfilling in its own way. Whether you want to end up as the head of finance for a major corporation or build your own empire …

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A Day in the Life: Entry-Level Tax Associate at a Big Four Accounting Firm

8:00 AM: Arrive at work. I like to get in a little earlier than others (most other people in the office get in around 9:00 a.m.). This gives me a chance to check e-mail and voicemail, take care of administrative …

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Top Accounting Skills for Your Resume

Essential accounting skills include strong attention to detail and an understanding of financial statements. Your resume should reflect your in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, as well as your reliability and adaptability, to show you have what it takes to succeed …

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